Glamourous, fascinating, strikingly amusing, inspiring, are just some of the words to describe the mighty fashion industry. It is a place for creativity and vision, innovation and inspiration. There are several trends that are introduced every day. Apparent transitions in fashion are what keep everyone on their toes with trends.

Some of the latest trends in the fashion industry are as follows:

1.    AI in Fashion Designing

Artificial Intelligence or AI is being incorporated in various fields, then why not fashion! Designing in fashion can now be done with the assistance of a software algorithm that will understand the various requirements of the designer. It will adapt to the designer’s choices and preferences allowing them to create unique designs keeping up with the style trends.

1. 3D Printing

Products can now be 3D printed as per the required design. 3D printers are convenient and a great equipment to produce various kinds of customized items. Mostly jewellery but other fashion items such as footwear and accessories on clothing can also be made using a 3D printer. Also, mock-up designs can be created through the use of these printers.

1. Blockchain in the Supply Chain

Introduction of blockchain in almost every industry has proved to be rather revolutionary. With the use of blockchain, the products can be given unique digital IDs which facilitates various corresponding activities. These digital IDs aid in the tracking, identification, content of the item and time stamping of the product, as well as, renders to its uniqueness. Blockchain in fashion supply chain simplifies multiple operations in the fashion industry.

1. Clothing as a Service

Owning clothes is one thing but renting them is quite feasible as well. Clothing is being introduced as a service where fashion enthusiasts can rent the dresses and outfits of their choice and wouldn’t have to own them. This system has existed for decades but it is on the rise now. There are beautiful and stylish outfits that one would want to own but buying them may not be affordable. This is where clothing being considered a service eases this problem.

1. VR in Shopping

Virtual Reality (VR) has redefined so many areas. While shopping, it can be exhausting for some to try on multiple clothes they find appealing or end up choosing not the best avoiding the decision-making process. With the instigation of VR while shopping, the buyers can now virtually try on clothes on the racks without having to actually having to wearing and trying them out. This can now be done for online shopping as well, Lenskart is one such example.

1. More Precise Customization

Customization to fashion enthusiasts can be really important. With AI and other forms of technology being introduced in the field of fashion allows the designers to be even more precise about the customizations their special clients require. Virtual outfits can be created and customized in no time leaving plenty of time to tailoring them. Therefore, customizations haven’t just become precise, but they have become time-saving as well.

Industries keep evolving and especially fashion as it is a place of creativity and innovation. Keeping up with the changing trends in fashion is one of the major skills that are required in a fashion designer. High-tech stores are not too far in the future either. The whole experience of shopping and designing is about to transform.

Fashion designers are talented and visionary and when they are assisted with technology, they can do wonders. The right education and expert training can truly develop designers by bringing out the potential in them.